Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $95,280 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.81
10th percentile $61,660
90th percentile $158,820
Employed locally 120
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,660
    25th
    $82,140
    50th (median)
    $95,280
    75th
    $137,750
    90th
    $158,820

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 113% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ames, IA $134,160
    California $131,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $131,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    Visalia, CA $129,480
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians$39,340
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,830
    Soil and Plant Scientists$86,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Des Moines, IA is $45.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.06 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.3% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,660 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,140.